The Missy L. Olson Scholarship

Atticus Family Law, S. C. strongly believes that people in family law transitions, such as divorces and custody cases, need passionate and invested non-legal professionals to call upon during each step of their transitions. After the short-term family law needs are met, there are long-term needs for therapists, financial planners, accountants, lenders, real estate agents, social works, and so many others. Our Firm recognizes that our client’s success stems, not only, from legal victories, but is also deeply rooted in the interactions our client’s have with non-legal professionals. To support students who are interested in these vocations and create greater awareness of these rewarding professions, Atticus Family Law, S. C. is honored and excited to offer the Missy L. Olson Scholarship.

In 2022, the scholarships issued by Atticus Family Law, S. C. were renamed in honor of Missy Olson, who passed away in December of 2021. For 15 years, Missy worked as an Executive Assistant. She passionately worked with our clients and collaborated with our staff. She particularly found a great joy and satisfaction in seeing our clients thrive as a result of legal services, but also from the support of the non-legal professionals our clients encountered. The staff at Atticus Family Law, S. C. can think of no better way to honor her memory and unwavering dedication to our clients and staff than through the Missy L. Olson Scholarship.

The Missy L. Olson Scholarship will be awarded based on merit to two students each year. Both students will be chosen from the Twin Cities area, where Atticus Family Law, S.C. has offices in Minneapolis, Saint Paul, Stillwater, and Wayzata. This includes the communities in and near Ramsey, Hennepin, Washington, Anoka, Sherburne, Carver, Scott, and Dakota counties.

2025 Scholarship Information

Scholarship Award to Each Winner: $1,000

Number of Scholarships: Two

Application Deadline: Applications must be submitted via email by May 23, 2025.
Decision Date: June 30, 2025.

Privacy Policy and User Communications

Privacy Policy: By submitting an application, the applicant automatically grants Atticus Family Law, S. C., its agents and/or representatives’ permission to post the applicant’s name, law school or university, photo (if submitted) and essay on Atticusfamilylaw.com or in other marketing communications. We are also granted permission to call and/or send you information regarding your application.

User Communications – When you send email communications to Atticus Family Law, S. C., the law firm, its agents and/or representatives may retain those communications in order to process or respond to your inquiries or application as related to the scholarship. Atticus Family Law, S. C., its agents and representatives will not knowingly sell, share, rent or otherwise transfer your information other than in accordance with the terms set forth in this Privacy Policy. By participating in this scholarship, you give us your express consent to confirm your admission and attendance at the college or university by contacting the institution for verification.